⚛️NRC Terminates SNM-2512 License for Idaho Spent Fuel Facility
Department of Energy; Idaho Spent Fuel Facility; Termination of License
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is terminating Special Nuclear Material (SNM) License No. SNM-2512 for the Idaho Spent Fuel Facility (ISFF). By letter dated November 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requested that the NRC terminate the ISFF license. The ISFF has not been constructed, no physical or principal activities authorized by the license have been conducted, and no nuclear materials have been possessed under the license. Consequently, the ISFF site is approved for unrestricted use.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The termination of SNM License No. SNM-2512 indicates a significant regulatory shift for businesses involved in nuclear materials, impacting compliance and operational strategies. Companies must stay updated on NRC regulations and possible future licensing requirements that could arise from changes in nuclear facility developments.